Top Tutors serving Durham
Katherine: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...a sophomore on the Varsity Tennis Team at Williams College majoring in Economics and Psychology. I have 3 years of experience tutoring/mentoring struggling students and those wishing to excel beyond their curriculum. I absolutely love to guide students towards their full potentials. In my experience, I have tutored all subjects from 5th-7th grade, and have...
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Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Donald: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...engineer, I co-wrote a tutorial, created class materials, and made many technical presentations about "leading edge" software, and so became skilled at explaining complex concepts. My work in QA reinforced my obsession with quality and gave me a good eye for seeing and diagnosing errors, which applies to student errors and misunderstandings. I have tutored...
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Cornell University - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Stony Brook University - Masters, TESOL (Teaching English as a Second or Other Language)
State Certified Teacher
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740
GRE Quantitative: 166
Sophia: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...subjects throughout college. My passion for languages shapes my preferred tutoring realm; I especially enjoy teaching others the languages I am familiar with and fluent in, which include English, German, Italian, and Spanish. I also enjoy assisting in science-related fields, mostly for school-aged children and teens. Lastly, in my fifteen years of violin-playing, I have...
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Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33
Elaine: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...student at Harvard studying applied math and genetics. I love to learn and teach and will offer enthusiasm and experience towards the subject(s) of interest. As someone who graduated high school only a few years ago, I understand and appreciate the rigor of preparatory school and associated exams, such as the SAT. I will dedicate...
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Harvard University - Current Undergrad, applied math and biomedical engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 770
Jared: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...prep is all about, and the strategies needed to make success come to fruition. I received my BS in Accounting and Finance from Binghamton University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. I will be starting law school in the 2021-2022 school year, and I am currently taking a gap year to tutor and teach the LSAT, exclusively,...
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SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
LSAT: 175
Myles: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...material to your personal strengths and interests. History and Literature are two of my greatest passions, subjects I studied at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. Though these subjects can at times be difficult to engage with, I am confident that together we can uncover new perspectives and learning strategies that will reinvigorate your...
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro - Bachelors, Humanities and Social Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 760
Joshua: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...the University of Michigan. I scored in the 99th percentile on my SAT, obtaining a 2260 (800 Writing, 750 Reading, and 710 Math). I also took three SAT Subject Tests, US History, World History, and Literature, and scored 800, 790, and 720 on them, respectively. I am happy to meet with students online or in-person...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Middle Eastern Studies
Alex: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
I'm currently a sophomore at Carnegie Mellon University.I enjoy working with kids and helping them work through problems they struggle with on their own, teaching them to solve problems by concept, not on an individual basis. In my free time, I enjoy cooking and playing video games. ... Take the problem down to where the student understands it, and then build it back up to the full question.
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Carnegie Mellon University - Current Undergrad, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
Neil: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...high school students in math, science, and engineering topics. I have also tutored extensively in the San Antonio area (which is my hometown!). I emphasize understanding any material from multiple perspectives, which results in a sophisticated mastery of the content and allows students to feel comfortable with what they are learning, both in tutoring sessions...
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University of Delaware - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Amanda: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
Hello! I'm a freelance journalist and theatre director with B.As in Theatre and Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I love working with students to help them to grow and develop skills in various fields of study and I look forward to working with you!
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UW-Madison - Bachelors, Journalism and Theatre and Drama (Double Major)
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 35
Nicolas: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...gratifying than working through a difficult concept with a student and know they truly understand it and can put it into practice. In my free time I enjoy reading. Some of my favorite authors are George R. R. Martin (the author A Game of Thrones) and Junot Diaz. I also enjoy spending time with friends,...
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Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 730
Elie: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...is Elie and I am excited to help get you or your child a boost in school or in studying for an upcoming test. I am an incoming freshmen at Rutgers University Honors College, intending to major in Math and Philosophy on a pre-law track. In my free time I love to read, play chess,...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Philosophy, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 750
Naftali: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...Writing. In my experience, there is no best approach for how to tutor students. Every student is different and should be taught in a way that helps them better understand both the subject matter in front of them and themselves as a student. I believe that the healthy combination of creativity and patience can lead...
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New York University - Current Undergrad, Dramatic Writing
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Math: 740
Molly: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...solid evidence. In addition, I have experience tutoring students one-on-one with academic subjects and test prep. I enjoy helping my students discover the patterns behind the problems in standardized tests, especially in the SAT and LSAT. I believe in a personalized approach, and I love seeing students gain mastery and understanding of these skills. Next...
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Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Global Affars
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Crosby: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...things to celebrate. By immediately identifying and leveraging an individual's strengths, I have helped students successfully overcome their weaknesses. With diverse strategies such as the use of mathematical models, pre-writing graphic organizers, and mnemonic self-monitoring reading strategies, my students have developed the ability to successfully demonstrate their knowledge. Through the use of formal and informal...
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New York University - Bachelors, Anthroplogy
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus - Masters, Special Education
Nathan: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
Hi! My name is Nathan and I'm currently a junior at New York University's Stern School of Business. I graduated from Staten Island Technical High School in 2016 and I am always looking to help and share my specialization in SHSAT, SAT, and Math!
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New York University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
James: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...every student is capable of boosting his or her baseline score on these tests, so long as he or she works hard to get to know the format of the tests and the most popular types of questions. I tutor because I love seeing students develop a genuine passion for the subjects they once disliked...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
ACT Science: 36
Casey: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...assistance with college application essays. I enjoy tutoring all of my subjects, but my favorite would have to be psychology, as it is my major and I am personally interested in it. I have been tutoring for the past three years and have found it extremely rewarding for both my students and myself. I am...
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New York University - Current Undergrad, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
Julian: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...absorbing the material is because their baseline knowledge was not as strong as it should have been. I have a lot of experience with teaching and tutoring in math and science. I also am well versed with SAT prep in test-taking strategies and time management on the test, as well as creating a plan leading...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Lisa: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...a teaching assistant for Process Analytics, a course requirement for the Mendoza School of Business undergraduate program. Im currently pursing my passion to help others and augment my own knowledge as I work on a Masters degree in General Psychology. I truly love to learn, and Im inherently inclined to share my enthusiasm for learning...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Finance
The New School - Masters, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 720
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